Sentences with phrase «of the water supply of»

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From Coca - Cola's portable water purification system to the Toronto - based startup that's pioneering new ways to ship emergency supplies to remote corners of the globe, the world of business is building a brighter future — for everyone.

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is preparing to permanently evacuate the entire population of one of its islands as thick ash spewing from a volcano kills crops, dirties water supplies and fouls the air.

Through her charity, B Strong, she brought with her four chartered planes (and over 10 planes as of Wednesday) packed with tens of thousands of pounds of medical supplies, water, food, baby diapers and wipes, as well as $ 25,000 in cash gift cards, cash, and $ 30,000 in Costco gift cards.

St. Louis - based Anheuser - Busch, the largest U.S. brewer, said earlier this month it had cut its water use by 32 per cent in the last five years by sponsoring preservation initiatives in water basins critical to its breweries, and by installing U.S. Department of Agriculture real - time weather and crop water - use data meters on suppliers» farms.

A recent Geophysical Research Letters study found that the Arctic permafrost contains 32 million gallons of mercury, which is projected to adversely affect our global air, food, water and soil supplies as the Earth warms and the permafrost unthaws, releasing the neurotoxin.

That month, the combined supply at all of California's biggest reservoirs stood at about 78 % of their average levels, but officials remained cautiously optimistic, saying there was no guarantee that the state would see enough storms to fully raise water levels.

When you can stroll over to a tap whenever you like and help yourself to a glass of clear, cool water, it is hard to believe that one of the biggest business opportunities of the 21st century — and one of the best opportunities for business to give back to society — lies in supplying fresh water.

The state's snowpack reserves, which typically supply California's farmers and residents with roughly a third of their water, lingered at their lowest level in history in 2015.

Helping hand Global crafts dealer Priya Haji gives 10 percent of profits to suppliers» communities, which have invested in clean water projects and computer labs.

Cities, because of their concentrated populations, put a huge strain on natural resources like fresh water supplies.

With all this ocean comes a variety of water sports, like scuba diving with manta rays off Islas Marietas, boating around Los Arcos» reefs, and parasailing off of the popular Playa Los Muertos, but Puerto Vallarta really becomes alive when the sun dips below the horizon; steamy salsa clubs light up the streets, and rowdy local bars supply a steady stream of cervesa for the thirsty traveler.

One student posed the question, «Fracking can lead to environmental pollution including, but not limited to, the contamination of water supply.

The county seat of Greeley sold 1,575 acre - feet of water last year to contractors that supply fracking companies, and made about $ 4.1 million.

The Standing Rock Sioux tribe and environmental activists have been protesting construction of the 1,100 - mile (1,886 - km) pipeline in North Dakota for several months, saying it threatens the water supply and sacred sites.

And if the global economy truly is as screwed as some believe — like Kyle Bass, for example, a Dallas fund manager Lewis encounters who predicted the sub-prime mortgage disaster and who has since bought an isolated ranch with its own water supply and an arsenal of weaponry, betting on severe economic collapse — then you're probably better off saving your nickels.

And in Rosslyn, South Africa, BMW uses more than 70 solar collectors on its roof to supply most of the hot water it needs in its paint shop.

The cost to developers of connecting a subdivision or development to water supply infrastructure will be reduced by nearly 50 per cent from next month.

Work has commenced on a new $ 124.6 million advanced water recycling plant at Craigie, which could supply up to 20 per cent of Perth's drinking water needs by 2060.

Yesterday at the International CES, for example, home improvement giant Lowe's announced a new wave of products and services associated with Iris, the company's tool that allows you to customize and monitor your internet - connected home devices — like, say, a water shut - off valve that cuts supply when a leak is detected — from a single app on your smartphone or computer.

Water Corporation will spend $ 232 million to double the capacity of its water recycling plant in Craigie, which is designed to boost Perth's drinking water suppWater Corporation will spend $ 232 million to double the capacity of its water recycling plant in Craigie, which is designed to boost Perth's drinking water suppwater recycling plant in Craigie, which is designed to boost Perth's drinking water suppwater supplies.

Retailers of auto parts, home improvement supplies and all sorts of other goods have found that simply having knowledgeable salespeople who know how to replace the water pump in a ’95 Chevy will lure customers in and encourage them to buy.

For 44 years, Lehman's Hardware Store, in Kidron, Ohio, has supplied the town's agrarian natives with nonelectric tools of all sorts — gas refrigerators and battery - operated water pumps, for example.

Improving the global water supply isn't just about doing good — it's one of the biggest market opportunities going.

Staff members programmed the drone's flight path using GPS and then loaded a parcel of emergency supplies — including food, water, and a first - aid kit — into a box tethered to one of the company's drones.

Relief efforts have been slow following the Category 4 storm that hit the island last Wednesday, and much of the territory is still without power, water and supplies.

We look at the availability of air travel in each state, the quality of the roads and bridges, the time it takes to commute to work and the supply of safe drinking water.

«The dilemma,» Holmes says, «is how do you improve the sustainability of water supply to increase food security and food production as we go out into the future?»

He also has a 10,000 gallon tank of water on his home's property that can serve as backup to the municipal water supply in emergencies.

«The funny thing about distilleries, especially old ones like Jack Daniel, they are where they are because of the water supply.

You can't easily alter the composition of your water supply every time you want a delicious cup.

An independent investigation found that the state of Michigan was primarily responsible for the contamination and had ignored complaints about the smell, taste, and health issues related to the water supply.

Infectious diseases also spread more easily after these kinds of weather events, and general infrastructure damage (such as to the water supply) carry unpredictable public health consequences.

Protest group Climate Direct Action said the move was in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, which has protested the construction of a separate $ 3.7 billion pipeline carrying oil from North Dakota to the U.S. Gulf Coast over fears of potential damage to sacred land and water supplies.

Flint, Michigan hit the headlines early this year when President Obama declared a state of emergency after the area's water supply was rendered undrinkable due to lead contamination from old pipes.

The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended approval of the second stage of Water Corporation's groundwater replenishment scheme, which will boost Perth's drinking water suppWater Corporation's groundwater replenishment scheme, which will boost Perth's drinking water suppwater supplies.

Just entomb yourself with an 80 - year supply of canned food and water,» said Techmeme boss Gabe Rivera.

«Firefighters and relief workers are in need of safe, clean drinking water, and Anheuser - Busch is in a unique position to produce and ship emergency drinking water,» said Peter Kraemer, vice president of Supply for Anheuser - Busch.

After a series of incidents where coal mines poisoned local water supplies, the rule was written to force mining companies not to begin new projects without first developing a plan to restore affected streams after the coal is hauled out of the earth.

Supply chain aficionados might want to geek out on how much water it takes to manufacture boxes, but most consumers will run from an avalanche of info.

It is estimated that 25 - percent of bottled water is accessed from a municipal water supply.

We all share 1 % of the world's fresh water supply.

I spoke with the emergency - management specialist for the City of Beaumont, who told me that beginning on September 1, there was limited water supply flowing through the pipes, and that water (though there was a boil notice on it) was available to the prison.

Now a thriving local startup, Pipeguard, which was founded by a small team of MIT students, could keep as much as 20 percent of the world's drinking water supply from getting lost — and prevent global crises like the catastrophic water shortage in South Africa.

Through relief flights, the transportation of emergency supplies, airline employee volunteer efforts and fundraising programs facilitated through airline mileage programs, U.S. cargo and passenger carriers transported more than 4.5 million pounds of life - saving food, water and supplies, accommodated more than 6,500 evacuees, relocated hundreds of stranded pets and relaxed travel policies to more than 80 airports in the path of the hurricanes.

That means making sure prices cover not only the direct costs of supplying energy but also the environmental externalities associated with production and use of fossil fuels — the waste water (which increases a variety of risks), and the broader side effects from vehicle use — congested roads, traffic deaths, and so on.

The contribution will be given to the International Committee of the Red Cross and will go to providing basic necessities — clean water, plastic sheeting, blankets and emergency food supplies.

The Coalition Government is getting on with the job of delivering our water infrastructure needs, today annowncing $ 1 million to fast - track a feasibility study into improving water quality and supply to support the expansion of the Myalup and Collie River irrigation districts.

Recently, CMIT Solutions of San Antonio SE provided a disaster recovery solution for El Oso Water Supply, a local supplier that many rural communities rely on for safe, clean water service to residences and busineWater Supply, a local supplier that many rural communities rely on for safe, clean water service to residences and businewater service to residences and businesses.

Aqua Ferre is a water solutions provider working across WA on projects to assist in resolving some of our water supply issues.

«It is a full - fledged boom,» says Dale Redman, chief executive of Propetro, a Midland, Texas, firm that supplies heavyduty horsepower to drill sites, where energy companies coax crude from the ground with sand and water.